Media Advisory - Global Leaders to Meet in Toronto

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INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM OF THE AMERICAS

Oct 29, 2013, 06:00 ET

TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - More than 1,200 participants, ranging from senior government officials, central bankers and economic decision makers, will come together from around the world to discuss strategies to get the global economy moving again at the International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) Toronto Global Forum. The IEFA plays a strategic role in the creation of policies and ideas that will help to shape growth in global trade, innovation, natural resources and infrastructure.

WHEN: October 30 - October 31, 2013
7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily
   
WHERE: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building
255 Front Street West, Toronto, ON
   
PROGRAM SCHDEDULE: Click here for the full program.
   
ACCREDITATION: Accredited media have the opportunity to schedule advance and day-of
interviews.To apply, please submit your request to Meaghan Moroz:
torontoglobalforum@national.ca, 416-848-1450
   
FAST FACTS:
  • The theme of this year's Forum is "Globalization at a Crossroads"
  • This is the 7th annual Toronto Global Forum, hosted by the IEFA
  • This is the 20th anniversary of the IEFA
  • IEFA's mission is to facilitate long term partnerships and provide access to insights from some of the world's top policymakers, CEO's and global economic decision makers
   
SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
  • Dick Cheney, Former Vice President, United States
  • Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, Government of Canada
  • Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway (Canada)
  • Lex Fenwick, Chief Executive Officer, Dow Jones & Company
  • Abraham Reichental, President and Chief Executive Officer, 3D Systems Corporation
  • Jean-Claude Trichet, Honorary Governor, Bank of France, Former President, European Central Bank, Chairman, Group of Thirty, and Chairman of European Group of the Trilateral Commission
  • Robert Wolf, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, 32 Advisors and Member, President's Export Council

About International Economic Forum of the Americas - Toronto Global Forum

Held under the auspices of the International Economic Forum of the Americas, the Toronto Global Forum is a leading strategic platform for economic and business development discussions, providing insights into some of the most challenging issues of our time.  More than 1, 200 participants from 20 countries will attend this year's Forum, including senior executives, social entrepreneurs, technology pioneers, lawyers, scientists, academics and government ministers. The Toronto Global Forum also provides a strategic platform for business development.For a list of the Forum's partners, please click here.

The IEFA is headquartered in Montreal with offices in Toronto and Palm Beach. 

SOURCE: INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM OF THE AMERICAS

Meaghan Moroz
416-848-1450
torontoglobalforum@national.ca

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INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM OF THE AMERICAS